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Expert guide to Athens

Athens' nightlife warms up late – most bars are empty until around 10pm and most clubs only get going well after midnight. In the city centre you'll find dozens of quirky little bars serving cocktails and wine: cosy and candle-lit through winter; spilling out onto roof terraces and pavements during warmer months. For the ultimate hedonistic summer experience, go late-night partying at beach clubs along the blissful Athenian coast.

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Brettos

Cosy Brettos has been on the go since 1909, and claims be Athens' oldest continually working bar. It's best known for its lovely interior, with shelves of beautiful coloured bottles lit from behind, creating a warm glow. The owners make their own liqueurs...